Middlesex lose du Plooy for the remainder of the season

Middlesex captain du Plooy will miss the remainder of the season following an administrative error. The decision follows his choice to re-commit his playing future to South Africa. This absence excludes him from the upcoming Metro Bank One-Day Final scheduled for next week. The club confirmed the loss of their captain due to the procedural oversight. Middlesex management now faces the prospect of competing in their final fixture without their leader. No further details regarding the specific nature of the administrative failure were provided.

• 10:00 AMESPNcricinfo — Middlesex lose du Plooy for rest of season due to administrative blunder